Helen Masters, Ata Rangi winemaker, leads a Pinot ...

A snapshot of what’s happening in the world of wine

Quality and individuality are on the rise, but is the message reaching fine wine lovers? Our expert’s selection of 40 top examples shows why these New Zealand reds deserve to be taken more seriously

The passing of its former owner in July this year signalled the end of a truly formative era for this now-famed Right Bank Bordeaux estate. Almost rags to riches, its rise to the top is a captivating tale of personal ambition and defiant determination

Single-vineyard wines from a grape whose time has clearly arrived. The large proportion of high scores here revealed great quality across an impressive breadth of styles

The ideal choice for any celebratory meal, these largely Pinot Noir-based cuvées are made in a great range of styles. Plenty of inspiration here, among these high-scoring wines